Salem Willows Yacht Club

11th SWYC Summer Solstice Celebration
2024-06-22 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Please Join us for this year’s Summer Solstice Party on June 22nd at 6:30pm with a culinary feast in our beautiful club house and maybe we will see another beautiful sunset. This is our 11th anniversary of this event and will be the last one organized by me to give others a chance to bring this event to new heights. It originally started as an Scandinavian inspired theme but this year I will expand on the menu to make it more diversified.
Please register early since the party usually sells out quickly due to the 60-person limit.

MENU
Appetizers
Smörgås Bord , with homemade graved and smoked lox, boiled eggs, ham and cheese, charcuterie style rolls ups, shrimps and diverse Salads, served with assorted rolls and breads and other delicacies I will decide upon.

Main course
Our Traditional special!! Freshly hot smoked whole Atlantic salmon with horseradish sauce
Original Swedish Pork spit roast with roasted Potatoes
A Spanish Paella with chicken, calamary, Mussels, fish and shrimps ( any lobster contribution is highly appreciated)
Roasted vegetable medley
Vegetarian option
Beyond Meat burger on brioche bun, tomato, and avocado with homemade Mayonnaise (for vegetarian only, please note at the rsvp for special order)

Dessert
Traditional Swedish cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream
Cost is $18 per person, kids under 12 years are $10, will be collected before serving

Beverages

Flavored water with lemon and cucumber
homemade Iced Tea
Fresh brewed coffee
BYOB

Sign up by sending me an email wscholz@comcast.net
I will confirm your sign up by return email. There is no sign up at the club.
Please indicate how many people will be attending and if you would like to help with set up (food prep), and/or cleanup
Note: The hours of set up and cleanup will count as your work requirement
NOTE: the event is limited to sixty persons, so sign up early but no later than June 20th at 5pm

Cheers
Wolfgang
PS: All collected money will be used to cover the cost of food and since this is my last Solstice, I want to make it special😊

Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel Inspections
2024-06-22 08:30 - 12:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
In preparation for boating season this year, now is a good time to check your USCG required equipment and replace any safety equipment that is outdated or worn out. This year’s SWYC Annual USCG Auxiliary Vessel Inspection Day is scheduled for Saturday June 22nd beginning at 8:30 am. There will be “Federal Equipment Requirements and Safety Booklets” available inside the Club in advance of the event. This no-cost event is a courtesy inspection designed to help ensure boaters have the equipment needed to keep them safe on the water. A signup sheet will soon be posted on the Club bulletin board for those who would like to sign up. For anyone who can’t make it to the club to sign up, or for any information, please contact Anne Olenio at aolenio16@gmail.com.
Anne Olenio
USCG Auxiliary

Long Distance Race - Sunday June 16th from Salem to Scituate.
2024-06-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Please see description as this is one of four races.
* Long Distance Race – Sunday June 16th from Salem to Scituate.
* Firecracker 500 Race – Saturday July 6th followed with a traditional 4th of July barbeque
* Heritage Days Race – Sunday August 11th followed with an ice cream social
* Fall Classic Race – Saturday September 14th with a potluck dinner at the Club and award ceremony afterwards.
You may register online for all 4 races at:
<https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-49230450-swyc>

Potluck Supper
2024-06-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

Memorial Day Breakfast
2024-05-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Memorial Day Breakfast. Come down for a breakfast and to connect with old friends and make some new ones while we honor those who have given their lives for our freedom. Scrambled eggs, sausages, hash browns, donuts/pastries, fruit salad. Cost is $10 per person. (exact change appreciated). RSVP to Elvira.Schoenthal@gmail.com. Elvira & Lou Schoenthal are the chairpeople. (Setup / cleanup help needed)

Opening Cookout/Chowderfest
2024-05-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Come join us at noon for our traditional Opening Fish Chowdah. There will be a nominal fee of $10 per person, (exact change appreciated), however, there is no need to RSVP in advance as there is always plenty of chowder so come on down. Rich McGlynn is the chairperson of this event (Setup / cleanup help needed)

Sandy Point Sailing Spring Event
2024-05-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Lync Park, 55 Ober Street, Beverly
Info Session about our upcoming summer Youth Sailing program. Orientation and meet the instructors, followed by activities and fun games. Please sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-49014881-sandy

BOG (Open Meeting)
2024-05-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Open Board of Govenor’s Meeting. 6:00pm at the club. John Hayes will be the guest speaker and will be talking about the damage done to the club in ’78 and ’79 and the work done to repair the club. A light dinner will be served at 6:00pm. There will be no charge or for this event. Per usual, BYOB. Soda and water will be provided. All are welcome (including your SO, if you so desire) and there is no need to RSVP. Frank Harrington is the chairperson of this event. (Setup / cleanup help needed)

Member Event
2024-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Essex Heritage

2024 New Member Meeting
2024-04-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Dear new SWYC members and potential members,
On behalf of the SWYC board of directors, i cordially invite you (and I
encourage your attendance) to the The SWYC New Members Meeting which
will be held Saturday April 27th from 12 noon to 2pm.
Location is the Salem Willows Yacht club.
This is an opportunity to get an overview of how the SWYC operates prior
to the start of the boating season and to ask any questions you may have.
Committee chairmen will discuss financial issues, launch operation,
Entertainment-social events, moorings, general rules and other items.
I encourage you to read and understand the Club by-laws and rules which
can be found here: https://swyc.com/members/swyc-bylaws/
We will have some light snacks and beverages available .
Kevin Neumann
SWYC Membership Committee chair

BOG Meeting
2024-04-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Wednesday, April 24, 7:00 PM SWYC

2024 Commodore's Ball
2024-04-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Knights of Columbus Hall in Lynn, 177 Lynnfield St, Lynn, MA, 177 Lynnfield St, Lynn, MA, Lynn
Join us to kick off the 2024 season. Reconnect with old friends and
make new ones. We hope to see everyone there, but especially our
newest members. Please call with any questions.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Cocktail hour at 6:00 PM
Dinner at 7:00 PM
Lynn Knights of Columbus Hall
177 Lynnfield St, Lynn, MA
Tickets: $55 / person
(A full table will be reserved if you order 8 tickets)
Dinner includes: Cheese and Crackers, Salad, Chicken,
Fish, Mixed Vegetables, Rice, Dessert and Coffee/Tea
Entertainment: The Band “Good to Go”
RSVP: Frank Harrington | 978-335-7724 | commodore@swyc.com
RSVP Deadline: March 30, 2024
Make check payable to: SWYC
Mail payment to:
Frank Harrington, 589 Essex St Unit 410, Lynn, MA 01901

BOG Meeting
2024-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Bass Haven Yacht Club
Wednesday, March 27, 7:00 PM

BOG Meeting - annual budget meeting
2024-02-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Jubilee Yacht Club
BOG Meeting – Wednesday, Feb 28 6:00 PM

2024 Commodore's Ball RSVP deadline
2024-02-09 - 2024-03-30 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
RSVP for the ball before Mar 30, 2024

October 2023 BOG Meeting
2023-10-18
Flag Officer Election – Time TBA

Club Closing Work Party
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-15 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
We are looking for a large number of volunteers on Saturday October 14th to
help close down the Club for the season. We need to lower the ramp,
disconnect the main float and move all the work boats. We also need to close
and board up the Club House. Please come and help and bring some work gloves
if available. This work can be use for your 2024 assessment work hours.
Sign up Here.
I hope you can come to help Saturday 10/14 for this Work Party. (Rain day is
Sunday 10/15).
Best Regards,
Joe Bonzagni,
SWYC Rear Commodore

Last Day of Launch Service
2023-10-13 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Hello SWYC Members,

Launch service for the 2023 season will be extended from Oct.9 to Oct. 13. The dates and hours of service are:

Monday, Oct. 9 – Launch service from 9:00 am till 7:30 pm per previously announced schedule.

Tuesday, Oct. 10 through Thursday, Oct. 12 – launch service will run from 10:00 am till 3:00 pm.

Friday, Oct. 13, launch service will run from 9:00 am till 7:30 pm. This will be the last launch service for the season as the ramp will be dropped and main float disconnected the following day, (Sat., 10/14).

John Regan
Launch Operator Chair

Taco Bar/Closing Party
2023-10-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us for a closing party with Taco Bar on Saturday, October 7 at 5PM. In the past all closing and opening parties have been at noon but we decided to change things out a bit and move to event to late afternoon so we can enjoy the final sunset of the year.
Plans are not yet finalized but the cost will be in the area of $8 to $10 pp with children’s price “negotiable”.
There will be a sign up at the club and via email so we know who is coming. Watch for future emails
We will be looking for members to help with cooking, set up and cleanup. If you want to volunteer, please email elvira.schoenthal@gmail.com as soon as you can commit. Work hours will be credited to your 2024 invoice.
Hope to see many of you there.

September 2023 BOG Meeting
2023-09-27 19:00 - 21:30
BOG Election

Member Event
2023-09-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
John A. Seger, Principal

Member Event
2023-09-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Member event – Timothy and Kara Wilkins

Pot Luck
2023-09-16 18:00 - 21:00
Salem Willows Yacht Club 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States

6 PM EST

Fall Classic Race
2023-09-16 14:00 - 20:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Fall Classic Race starts at 2:00 PM, followed by Potluck Supper & Award Ceremony at 5 pm, The potluck dinner is open to all club members, not just the racers (separate sign-up TBD)

Race Signup here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A4AB23A6F4C61-swyc1
Potluck signup TBD

SWYC Long Range Planning Meeting
2023-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

Juniper Community Club Senior Luncheon
2023-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

August 2023 BOG Meeting
2023-08-30 19:00 - 21:30

Member Event
2023-08-28 17:30 - 21:00, 2023-08-27 17:00 - 22:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States

2023 Arts Night at Salem Willows
2023-08-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Salem Willows Yacht Club, 190 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Arts Night at Salem Willows
In memory of Janet Merriman
Join us on Saturday, August 26 from 6-9 to share the artistic endeavors of your fellow talented members and invited guests. In years past we’ve showcased paintings, jewelry, multimedia, photography, sewing, quilting and music. Some artists will have goods for sale or entertain commissions.
This is a free event, open to members and their guests. No signup is required. As always BYOB, but we encourage you to share. Feel free to bring snacks to share, but due to space and to respect the artists’ work these will be limited to the porch.
Contact Mike Merriman to secure your exhibit space.
Artists Displaying:

Janet Merriman (in memorium) – Watercolors
Barbara Lewis – Jewelry
Elvira Schoenthal – Fabric Arts (quilting, sewing, and knitting)
Mary Ryan – Jewelry
Peter Concannon – Gyotaku (Japanese style fish prints)
Sheila Boss-Concannon – Mixed Media
Carolyn Austin – Painting from near and far, Salem and the Bahamas
TBD
TBD
